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SH55 VTA

2005 Toyota Aygo

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,689 mi
Last recorded147,689 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Aygo61,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 VTA
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 147,689 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 147,689 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 135,128 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 135,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 128,209 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 114,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,033 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced and near side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,305 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 90,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and high (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and high (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,558 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,214 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 67,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,496 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre valve catching wheel trim!

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,738 miles

nearside rear tyre valve catching wheel trim!

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,103 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,363 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,638 miles

Front nearside tyre worn on inner edge 3mm tread.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,578 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?

Based on 3,073,569 MOT tests across 286,185 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
4,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,372
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SH55 VTA is a 2005 Toyota Aygo in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 61,083 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH55 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aygo typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH55 VTA registered?

SH55 VTA is a 2005 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for SH55 VTA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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